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Features
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To Use: |
Call Forward - Program your calls to ring at another number |
To Turn On: Lift the handset and listen for the dial tone. Press *72. Listen for dial tone. Dial the number where you want your callls forwarded. When the phone is answered, your Call Forward is in effect
If the line is busy, or there's no answer: Hang up. Within 2 minutes, repeat the steps above. You'll hear a cofirmation tone, to let you know your Call Forward is now working.
To Turn Off: Lift the handset and listen for dial tone. Press *73. Listen for the confimaiton tone, and then hang up. |
Call Forward Busy - When you're on the phone, you can be sure that your callers can talk with someone else of can leave a message for you. |
To Turn On: Lift the handset and listen for the dial tone. Press *90. Listen for dial tone. Dial the number where you want your callls forwarded. When the phone is answered, your Call Forward Busy is in effect.
If the line is busy, or there's no answer: Hang up. Within 2 minutes, repeat the steps above. You'll hear a cofirmation tone, to let you know your Call Forward Busy is now working.
To Turn Off: Lift the handset and listen for dial tone. Press *91. Listen for the confirmation tone, and then hang up. Your Call Forward Busy is now "off".
To Change the Forward Number: Turn off Call Forward Busy (see directions above). Repeat the steps above to turn on Call Forward Busy entering the new "forward to" number. |
Call Forward No Answer - If you can't get to the phone, you can be sure that your calls won't go unanswered. |
To Turn On: Lift the handset and listen for the dial tone. Press *92. Listen for dial tone. Dial the number of rings (from 2 to 9) to be allowed before the call is forwarded. Then, dial the number where you want your calls forwarded. When the phone is answered, your Call Forward No Answer is in effect.
If the line is busy, or there's no answer: Hang up. Within 2 minutes, repeat the steps above. You'll hear a cofirmation tone, to let you know your Call Forward No Answer is now working.
To Turn Off: Lift the handset and listen for dial tone. Press *93. Listen for the confimation tone, and then hang up. Your Call Forward No Answer is now "off".
To Change the Forward Number: Turn off Call Forward No Answer (see directions above). Repeat the steps above to turn on Call Forward No Answer entering the new "forward to" number. |
Call Forward Remote Access - You can use a touch - tone telephone at another location to change your Call Forward on your home or business phone. |
To Access Your Telephone's Call Forward Service Remotely: Lift the handset of any touch - tone phone and listen for the dial tone. Dial the Call Forward access number provided by your telephone company (989-587-0102). After the line rings, listen for the special dial tone. Dial your seven digit home or business number that has Call Forward. Dial your Personal Identification Number (PIN) - (the last 4 digits of your telephone number). Listen for the special dial tone. Your are now ready to change your Call Forward.
Proceed with one of the three Call Forward Functions: Call Forward, Call Forward Busy, or Call Forward No Answer. |
Call Transfer - You can transfer a call to another number or add a third person to a call. When you're ready to hang up, the other two people can continue their conversation. |
To Transfer a Call: Press and quickly release the "switchhook: to place the person you're talking with on hold. Listen for the dial tone. Dial the third person's phone number. (if you have speed calling, you may dial one of your codes instead). When the third person answers, you can talk privately before making it a three - way conversation. To complete the transfer, press and quickly release the "switchhook". you can now talk with both people at the same time. Hang up and the other two people can continue their conversation.
To cancel the transfer: You can cancel the transfer at any time - if the third person did not answer, you received a busy signal or recording, or you wish to cancel the transfer after talking to the third person. Just press and release the "switchhook" twice. You'll be reconnected to the person holding. |
Call Waiting - You can use your telephone without missing other calls. A special tone alerts you to a waiting call; the person calling you hears a normal ringing. |
To Answer A Waiting Call: When you're on the phone, a special tone tells you a second call is waiting. Simply press and quickly release the "switchhook" on your telephone. Your first caller is automatically placed on hold, while you're connected with the second caller.
If you choose not to answer the incoming call: You'll hear a special tone to remind you of the waiting call.
To Alternate Between Callers: Simply press and quickly release the "switchhook". While you talk with one caller, the other will automatically be placed on hold. Each conversation remains private.
To End Either Call: Hang up. Your phone will ring. When you answer, you'll be connected with the remaining caller.
To "Turn Off" Call Waiting Before Making a Call: Lift the handset and listen for dial tone. Press *70. Listen for the confirmation tone. Dial the telephone number you wish to call. Now, your call will not be interrupted by the Call Waiting tone. Other callers will hear a busy signal. After you hang up, Call Waiting automatically "turns on" again.
To "Turn Off" Call Waiting During A Call: Press and release the "switchhook". Press *70. Listen for the confirmation tone. You'll automatically be reconnected to your call. After you hang up, Call Waiting automatically "turns on" again. |
Distinctive Ringing/Teen Service - Two, three, or four different phone numbers can be assigned to your home telephone line. Use one number for the adults...a separate number for a home business...and another for the children. You can answer the phone differently for different callers. |
To Use: When someone dials your main telephone nuber you'll hear normal ringing (one long ring). When someone dials any of the other telephone number, you'll hear special ring that identifies that number (such as two short rings.) Wait until the full ring pattern is complete before answering. You'll know whether the call is for you - and how you should greet the caller.
If you also have Call Waiting: If someone dials our main number while you're on the phone, you'll hear a normal call waitin tone. If someone dials one of the other numbers you will hear a special Call Waiting tone that identifies that particular number (such as two short tones). |
Home Intercom: Use your phone to talk with someone in another part of the house, garage, or barn - wherever there's an extention. A special ring lets you know it's an intercom call. |
To Use: Lift the handset and listen for the dial tone. dial your own phone number. You'll hear a confirmation tone or a recorded message indicating that you've dialed your own number. Hang up. Listen for the phone to ring. You'll hear a special ring for a Home Intercom call. The phone will stop ringing when someone picks up an extension. Lift the handset and you'll be connected. |
Speed Calling: You can enter up to eight telephone numbers - local or long distance - into your Speed Calling list. Then, you can reach those people by dialing just one digit. |
To Program your Speed Calling List: Lift the handset and listen for the dial tone. Press *74. Listen for a dial tone. Dial a one digit speed code (choose any number 2 through 9). Dial the telephone number you wish to assign to that speed code. (For long distance calls, be sure to include "1" plus the area code.) Press the # key. Listen for the confirmation tone.
To Call Someone On Your Speed Calling List: Lift the handset and listen for the dial tone. Dial the one digit speed code, then press the # key. To Change Your Speed Calling List: Lift the handset and listen fo rth edial tone. Press *74. Listen for the dial tone. Dial the one digit speed code you wish to change. Listen for the cancellation tone, then the dial tone. Follow the steps above to program your Speed Calling List. |
Speed Calling 30: You can enter up to 30 telephone numbers - local or long distance - into your Speed Calling list. Then, you can reach those people by dialing just two digits. |
To Program your Speed Calling List: Lift the handset and listen for the dial tone. Press *75. Listen for a dial tone. Dial a two digit speed code (choose any number 20 through 49). Dial the telephone number you wish to assign to that speed code. (For long distance calls, be sure to include "1" plus the area code.) Press the # key. Listen for the confirmation tone.
To Call Someone On Your Speed Calling List: Lift the handset and listen for the dial tone. Dial the two digit speed code, then press the # key. To Change Your Speed Calling List: Lift the handset and listen fo rth edial tone. Press *75. Listen for the dial tone. Dial the two digit speed code you wish to change. Listen for the cancellation tone, then the dial tone. Follow the steps above to program your Speed Calling List. |
Three Way Calling - When talking to someone, you can add a third person to the call. It's easy to coordinate family schedules or hold a telephone conference with business colleagues. |
To Add A Third Person To The Call: Press and quickly release the "switchhook": to place the first person on hold. Listen for the dial tone. Dial the third person's phone number. When the third person answers, you can talk privately before making it a three - way connection, press and quickly release the "switchhook". You'll be reconnected with the person holding. If either of the people hang up, you can continue talking with the remaining person.
To End The Call Completely: Simply hang up. |
Automatic Call Back / Repeat Dial - You can save time dialing busy numbers over and over. Your pohne rings you s the line is free and automatically connects you. |
How To Use: When you hear a busy signal, press and release the "switch hook". Listen for a special tone. If you've already hung up, lift the handset and listen for a normal dial tone. Press *66. If the line is still busy, hang up. Your phone will check the number for up to 30 minutes. A special callback ring alerts you if the line becomes free (some phones ring normally). Lift the handset to automatically place the call. To Cancel Your Callback Request: Depress the "switchhook" and release. Listen for a special dial tone. If you've already hung up, lift the handset and listen for a normal dial tone. Press *89. Listen for the confirmation tone or announcement. Hang up. |
Automatic Recall/Call Return - You can find out who called and return the call by dialing a simple code. |
How To Use: Lift the handset and listen for a notmal dial tone. If you were already on the phone and ignored a call waiting tone, press and quickly release the "swithhook". Press *69. Your call will go through like a normal call. If the line is busy: Hang up. Your phone will keep trying the line for up to 30 minutes. A special call back ring alerts you if the line becomes free. (Some phones ring normally). Lift the handset to automatically place the call.
To Cancel Your Automatic Recall Request - Press *89. Listen for the confirmation tone or announcement. Hang up.
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Calling Name and Number - When you receive a call, the name and number of the person calling you is shown on your Caller ID display screen. |
How To Use: When you receive a call, wait until your telephone completes the first ringing signal. The telephone number calling you - and the name associated with that number in telephone company record - will appear on your display screen. If you choose to answer the call, the name and number will remain on your screen until you or the caller hangs up. |
Customer Originated Trace - When you receive a harrassing call, you can dial a simple code to trace the source of that call for the telephone company. |
How To Use: When you get a nuisance call, press and quickly release the "switchhook". Listen for a special dial tone. If you've already hung up, just lift the handset again and listen for a normal dial tone. Press *57. Listen for a confirmation announcement that the last clal has been traced. Hang up. The number you traced will be recorded at the phone company. If you decide to follow up on the matter, we'll provide that number to the local authorities. |
Per - Calling Block - By dialing a code before you place a call, you can prevent your phone number from being displayed on the Caller ID display of the person receiving your call. |
How To Use: Lift the handset and listen for the dial tone. Press *67. Dial the number you're calling as usual. The person you've called will not be able to see your number displayed on their telephone diplay screen. Instead a "P" or "Private" will be displayed. |
Anonymous Call Rejection - When you've turned this service "on" any callers who hae blocked their number from your caller ID display will hear and announcement that you do not accept anonymous calls - and they should remove blocking and call back. All other calls will ring through as usual. |
To Turn On: Lif the handset and listeen for the dial tone. Press *77. Listen for a confirmation tone or announcement. Hang up.
To Turn Off: Press *87. Listen for a confirmation tone or announcement. Hang up. |
Selective Call Rejection - You can program your phone to reject calls from any nunmber you place in the rejection list. When your service is turned on, any callers in your list will hear an announcement that you're not accepting calls at this time. All other calls will ring through as usual. |
How To Use: Lift the handset and listen for the dial tone. Press *60. Listen for an announcement telling you whether the feature is on or off. The recorded voice will then tell you how many (if any) numbers are currently stored in your rejection list. Follow the voice instructions and dial 3 to turn the feature ON (if it is currently off), or turn the feature OFF (if it is currently on).
To add the last caller to your rejection list: Press #01#. (On a rotary dial phone, dial 1201.)
To hear the phone numbers on your list: Dial 1. After the list is read, voice instructions will follow.
To add a number to your list: Press #. Follow voice instructions.
To remove a number from your list: Press *. (On rotary phone, dial 11.) Follow voice instructions.
To hear instructions again: Dial 0. |
Selective Call Forwarding - You can program your phone to forward those calls from a special list of numbers to another number - such as your cell phone. When your service is turned "on", calls from numbers in your forward list will be re-routed to your "forward - to" number. All others will ring at your phone as usual. |
How To Use: Lift the handset and listen for the dial tone. Press *63. Listen for an announcement telling you wheather the feature is currently stored in your forward list. Follow the voice instructions and dial 3 to turn the feature ON (if currently off), or turn the feature OFF (if currently on).
To Add the Last Caller to Your Forward List: Press #01#.
To Enter Your "Forward - To" Number: The first time you turn on the service, you'll be asked to enter the number you'd like your special calls forwarded to. From then on, the system will simply remind you of the current "forward - to" number, dial 0 and then follow the voice instructions.
To Add a Number to Your List: Press #. Follow the voice instruction you'll hear. You can store up to 31 phone numbers on your forward list.
To Remove a Number From Your List: Press *. Follow the voice instructions to remove any of all of those numbers from your forward list.
To Hear Instructions Again: Dial 0. |
Voicemail - You won't need an answering machine to record messages while you're on the line or not at home. |
To Use: The initial setup of your voicemail box must be performed from your home phone. The initial setup menu is very intuitive, and a voice walks you through everything.
Initial password or pin is the last 4 digits of your phone number.
Remote access:
Westphalia - 989-587-6245 (MAIL) DeWitt - 517-277-6245 (MAIL) St. Johns - 989-668-6245 (MAIL)
Access from your home phone:
Lift the handset and listen for the dial tone. Press *99. Follow voice prompts.
Check Voicemail Online: wm.4wbi.net - Login using your 10 digit phone number. Password is whatever was selected during the initial setup. You can view, play (through your computer speakers), and delete any voicemails. |